Speaking of Nature: Climbing out on a limb: The Hartford fern is not your typical fern
Senate Democrats take turns slamming President Trump
DIAL/SELF Youth and Community Services faces nearly 40% funding cut
Montague seeks alternative demolition design for Strathmore buildings
Republican Mike Kennealy launches campaign for governor
Teen voting petition falls short for second year at Deerfield Town Meeting
16th fundraiser celebrates NELCWIT’s services, rallies around domestic violence survivors
Couple displaced in Leverett house fire
LEVERETT — A couple was displaced from their Teawaddle Hill Road home Tuesday night after a fire caused a partial collapse of the single-story house.
Greenfield church to celebrate World Labyrinth Day for 17th year
GREENFIELD — The Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew will participate in World Labyrinth Day for the 17th consecutive year, welcoming the public to the labyrinth on its side lawn as a moving meditation for world peace on Saturday, May 3.
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First responders called to motorcycle crashes in Deerfield, Erving
Lesbian bar opens in Greenfield: Last Ditch is the new space for the Valley’s queer community
UMass Men’s Basketball: Florida standout joins UMass men’s hoops roster
White House slashes funds for asthma sufferers in western Mass.
Pushback: Greenfield’s ‘home equity theft’ finally repaid
HS Roundup: Franklin Tech’s Brody Hicks and Mason Lehtomaki combine to throw no-hitter in 10-0 win over Lee
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Sports
HS Roundup: Frontier boys, girls track earn wins over Mohawk Trail (PHOTOS)
It’s always a big track and field meet when Frontier and Mohawk Trail square off every spring and it was no different on Tuesday in South Deerfield.
Bulletin Board: PV Juniors 13 North squad captures championship in final tournament of season
HS Roundup: Franklin Tech’s Brody Hicks and Mason Lehtomaki combine to throw no-hitter in 10-0 win over Lee
Bulletin Board: South Deerfield’s Keith Burch advances to Final Qualifying Round for 2025 U.S. Senior Open
Baseball: Greenfield’s Conner Bergeron holds Granby to one hit to lead Wave to 10-0 victory (PHOTOS)Opinion
Cathy Bertinuson: Tim Hilchey — Moving Deerfield forward, saving money
I am writing in support of Tim Hilchey’s re-election to the Deerfield Select Board. In addition to his selectboard seat, Tim has a history of service to our town, including participating in the Community Preservation Committee, South County EMS Oversight Board, Medical Reserve Corps, and Friends of Deerfield 350th fundraiser. As a selectman, he has worked tirelessly for the people of Deerfield, even donating his own physical labor! In tough financial times he has fought for state and federal funds, including almost $3 million to fund the Leary Lot and EV Charger Project— at no cost to the town.
Letter: Vote Barb Brassor for Northfield Select Board
Richard Andriole: David Wolfram best choice for Selectboard
Robert J. Decker: David Wolfram a leader Deerfield needs
Joan Page Nassivera: Deerfielders, vote for Tim Hilchey
Your Daily Puzzles
An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."
A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.
Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.
Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
Business
As Shady Glen Diner awaits buyer, current owner extends hours, shores up staffing
TURNERS FALLS — Last June, the Shady Glen Diner at 7 Avenue A was put up for sale. Nine months later, a buyer still has not been found, but owner Charles Garbiel has extended the diner’s hours and expects to play the long game.
Expanding child care options: Hilltown Children’s Center opens in Shelburne
Northfield’s Wild Geese Decluttering helps clients achieve comfort through organization
Cooking up an expansion: Cocina Lupita eyes second location in Turners Falls
Incandescent Brewing now open in Bernardston
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Arts & Life
Lesbian bar opens in Greenfield: Last Ditch is the new space for the Valley’s queer community
Western Massachusetts has a new lesbian bar and performance venue.
Living and breathing democracy: Smithsonian museum sets up traveling exhibit inside the Mohawk Trail Regional School library
The bomb that never dropped: New book details how Massachusetts planned during the Cold War
Her time in the spotlight: Amherst artist turns 90 and has first-ever public exhibit
The proof is in the soil: Shelburne resident shares principles of biodynamic farmingObituaries
Carol Anne Updike
Carol Anne (Kloster) Updike Greenfield, MA - Carol Ann (Kloster) Updike, age 81, longtime resident of Greenfield, passed away peacefully on April 16th. Born in Joliet, Illinois, Carol was raised there and in Indiana and later Delaware, ... remainder of obit for Carol Anne Updike
Joan Devine Nolan
Meriden, CT - Joan Devine Nolan, born in Erie, Pennsylvania on June 8, 1921, died peacefully of natural causes in Meriden, Connecticut on April 23, 2025, weeks short of her 104th birthday. She was predeceased by her parents, Grace and ... remainder of obit for Joan Devine Nolan
Robert W. Holden
Ashfield, MA - Robert W. Holden died on April 24, 2025, at his home in Ashfield, Mass. He was 69. It would have been to his taste to start this obituary thus: Robert's dead. If you knew him, you can make up your own obit. If you didn't... remainder of obit for Robert W. Holden
Patricia Ann Varilly
Greenfield, MA - Patricia Ann (Creek) Varilly, 85, died Sunday 4/27/25 at RegalCare in Greenfield. She was born in Colrain on October 24, 1939, the daughter of Robert and Marjorie (Hubley) Creek. In her younger years, Pat was a teacher... remainder of obit for Patricia Ann Varilly
